P-Noy signs Kasambahay Bill into law

InterAksyon.com reports that "President Benigno Aquino III has signed into law the Kasambahay Bill, which is expected to benefit some 2.5 million domestic helpers." The report quoted deputy Malacañang spokesperson Abigail Valte, who said that Republic Act No. 10361, or "An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers," was signed on January 18.

The report noted: "The new law sets the minimum wage of domestic workers to a minimum of P2,500 a month in the National Capital Region; P2,000 a month in chartered cities and first class municipalities; and P1,500 a month for those employed in other municipalities."

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